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September 28, 2014 |
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Global Spotlight | Jim & Sharon Daly
Recently a documentary came out called Operation Change, which is produced by the Starkey Hearing Foundation and focuses on the work God is doing in Ethiopia through the Mossy Foot Project headed by Sharon Daly. At the same time Sharon's new book, Mossy Foot Stories, was completed and is now available on Amazon and Kindle. |
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Sharon is leaving for Ethiopia on October 1st for 8 weeks to oversee the work there. She makes two trips per year. Please be praying for her as she has some big challenges overseeing this ministry which includes a large staff and 16 clinics. Her prayer is for unity among the staff and a deeper walk with the Lord for each staff member. Please pray for fresh and new ways to continue to share the gospel in Ethiopia. |
Mexican Medical Ministries
Support Mexican Medical Ministries through Amazon |
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The Good Life | Santa Barbara Campus
The “Good Life” is the life that everyone is after. It’s a vision of well-being that we’ve been taught to create or chase. Yet it's usually on the other side of the fence where grass always appears greener. It’s the dream that captivates our imagination, and just as often breaks our hearts. Many of us might agree that the Good Life is as evasive as it is alluring. But the Bible presents us with a far more satisfying picture. Jesus explained that a taste of the Good Life is here with us right now. In his famous Sermon on the Mount, he gave supernatural examples, situations, and case studies of the breaking forth of God’s kingdom in the present age—the Good Life of Heaven coming down into our world. All of this is now on display in Jesus’ most famous and memorable sermon. Join us as we begin a series through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount taught by pastor Chris Lazo. We meet at the SBHS theatre on 700 E. Anapamu St. Our gathering time is at 10am. Connect with us on Facebook! For what to expect, check out the series schedule: The Good Life Series. |
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Book Spotlight | Revelation Four Views, Revised & Updated
Book | Revelation Four Views, Revised & Updated |
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In light of our new series in Revelation, Pastor Britt has recommended an important book on the 4 views of interpreting Revelation called Revelation Four Views, Revised & Updated by Steve Gregg. This book will be offered at both our |
Young Adult Worship Night
Please join us TONIGHT Friday, September 26th at 7pm at the Ventura campus for a Young Adult Worship and Prayer Night. This night is for anyone who has a heart for young adults in their 20s and 30s or is a young adult themselves. Reality is unifying with six other churches in the area to gather around Christ in prayer, preaching and worship. Christ is bigger than one church, which is why it is exciting to unify with other churches in Ventura to worship Christ together. Tonight we will be worshiping together and seeking God's heart for young adults in Ventura County. |
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Beth Moore Bible Study | Children of the Day
Know that your circumstances are not coincidental. And God's timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you'll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. Cost is $25. You can sign up and get your book at the Women's table this Sunday. Locations below:
Santa Barbara - Monday evenings starting Sept 22nd at 6:30pm, Dinner at 6pm
Carpinteria - Tuesday evenings starting Sept 23rd at 7pm
Carpinteria - Thursday mornings starting Sept 25th at 9am (Childcare available)
Ventura - Thursday mornings starting Sept 25th at 9am (Childcare available)
Ventura - Thursday evenings starting Sept 25th at 6:30pm (Childcare available)
Ojai - Wednesday evenings starting Sept 24th at 6:30pm
Camarillo - Wednesday evenings starting Sept 24th at 7pm
Thousand Oaks - Thursday evenings starting Sept 25th at 7pm |
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Prayer for the Nations | Ventura Campus
Join us this Wednesday, October 1st from 7:00am to 7:30am at the Ventura campus for Prayer for the Nations. Come participate through prayer and worship in what God is doing among the nations and in the lives of our Reality missionaries. |
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New Classes Starting at the Carpinteria Campus
Triumphant Single Living
Old Testament Theology |
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Harvest America
Join us for Harvest America on Sunday, October 5th 5:30pm at Calvary Santa Barbara. The event is free and features a live concert by Dominic Balli and Greg Laurie preaching from Dallas Texas. |
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Girls Camping Trip
Come and join us for a weekend camping with the ladies in our Carpinteria and Santa Barbara communities. We will grow in the Lord together through studying Romans 5, worshipping, and enjoying fellowship and plenty of free time to enjoy the beach and other fun activities.
Check-In | Friday, October 31st from 4-6pm, Dinner at 6pm Scholarships are available. Please email jessie@realitycarp.com for more information. |
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Community Groups | Ventura Campus
Our ComGroups at Reality Ventura have started up again! If you have never participated in a community group here at Reality, please sign up at realityventura.com. It is an awesome time of Biblical, Christ-centered community, where we are free to enjoy Jesus together and to help others do the same. This is also wonderful provision and opportunity from God as we enter into this new teaching series on the Book of Revelation. |
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Serve at the Ventura Campus
If you currently attend the Ventura campus and have a desire to serve, there are many opportunities throughout the week and at our Sunday gatherings. The Ventura Campus relies on the faithful commitment of our volunteers, as they serve the congregation in numerous ways by facilitating our gatherings and ministries. Rather than fostering a consumer mentality within the church in which we passively benefit from the efforts of a few, we are all called to serve one another. Our model is Jesus, who told His apostles, “I am among you as the one who serves” (Luke 22:27). If you'd like to serve at our Sunday gatherings or during the week, please fill out our Volunteer Form. |
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Teen Challenge | 2nd Annual Sunset 5K Walk for Recovery
Teen Challenge provides youth, adults and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems. Our local Teen Challenge serves the Tri-County area (Ventura, Santa Barbara and SLO). Additional info is available at the Connect Desk. |
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Teen Challenge’s 2nd Annual Sunset 5K Walk for Recovery is taking place tomorrow Saturday, September 27th at 5pm along the Ventura Promenade. Join your Reality family in supporting this life transforming ministry by registering to walk (or sponsoring a participant) at |
An Evening with Brandon Heath
Tickets available for purchase here. |
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Enjoy an evening with Brandon Heath to benefit El Montecito School on Saturday, October 11th at 7:30pm at the Lobero in Santa Barbara. |
Radical Recovery | Ventura Campus
Radical Recovery is a new group dealing with addictions and radical change as we learn to walk with Jesus through life's battlefield. If you're looking for change and serious about recovery, come join us and be radical for Jesus every Tuesday night from 7-8pm at the Ventura campus. Radical Recovery is led by Tino and Krissy Rico in the J-high room across the parking lot from our main building. "For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another." Titus 3:3 |
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Facilities Team Recruitment
We are recruiting for the Facilities Team at all 3 campuses! If you are able to help out 1-2 hours for one to four times per month, we would love for you to serve in keeping the facilities in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Ventura looking clean. Tasks range from cleaning & vacuuming surfaces in lobbies, classrooms and restrooms to detail-cleaning in the kitchens along with some laundry. For those that are strong and skilled there is painting, repairing, setting up, restowing, and window cleaning. If interested, please fill out a volunteer form! |
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Biblical Counseling
In order to better serve the body here at Reality, God has raised up a team of people that we've trained in Biblical counseling. These are mature, committed individuals who are excited to minister in this way. Please email your campus directly if you would like more information or would like to schedule an appointment:
Santa Barbara Campus | counseling@realitysb.com |
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Corporate Prayer
Please join us for Corporate Prayer at 7am on Tuesday, September 30th in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria as we pray for our campuses and Wednesday, October 1st in Ventura for Prayer for the Nations.
Carpinteria campus prays in the campus sanctuary. |
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Serve at RealityVolunteering is a great way to serve Jesus, his people, and to get to know others in the Reality family. Click here to find out how you can serve. |
PrayerJoin us as we come together for prayer every Tuesday at 7am at the Carpinteria campus and Santa Barbara offices, and every Wednesday at 7am at the Ventura campus. |
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